Rationale for HDB Issuing Temporary Occupational Licences over State Land to People's Association

Debated in Parliament on 3 Feb 2020.

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Sylvia Lim asked about the rationale for HDB issuing Temporary Occupation Licences for state land to the People’s Association and the fees charged, to which Lawrence Wong explained that such licences allow interim use of vacant state land for community or recreational purposes until development is needed.
HDB, acting as SLA’s agent, issues these licences for up to three years with possible renewals, with the duration depending on the land’s intended development timeline and the applicant’s needs.
Fees for these licences vary by use and are published on SLA’s website, with the People’s Association being one of the entities that can apply for such licences.

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Sylvia Lim

Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for National Development (a) what is the rationale for HDB, as managing agent for SLA, to issue Temporary Occupation Licences (TOLs) over state land to entities such as the People's Association Citizens Consultative Committees for durations of several years at a time; and (b) what is the rate of fees charged to the People's Association for such TOLs.

Lawrence Wong

Vacant State land can be put to interim use until the land is required for development. Typical uses include recreational, community, commercial, and other uses.

HDB, as an agent of SLA, issues TOLs for the use of State land under its charge. Pursuant to the State Lands Rules, such TOLs are issued for a period not exceeding three years. TOL holders can apply to renew their license upon expiry. The duration of the TOL depends on the type of use, the duration requested by the applicant, and when the land is required for development.

The TOL fee chargeable varies depending on the specific use. The rates for a list of common uses can be found on SLA's website.

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Sylvia Lim asked about the rationale for HDB issuing Temporary Occupation Licences for state land to the People’s Association and the fees charged, to which Lawrence Wong explained that such licences allow interim use of vacant state land for community or recreational purposes until development is needed.
HDB, acting as SLA’s agent, issues these licences for up to three years with possible renewals, with the duration depending on the land’s intended development timeline and the applicant’s needs.
Fees for these licences vary by use and are published on SLA’s website, with the People’s Association being one of the entities that can apply for such licences.

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Rationale for HDB Issuing Temporary Occupational Licences over State Land to People's Association

Debated in Parliament on 3 Feb 2020.

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Sylvia Lim asked about the rationale for HDB issuing Temporary Occupation Licences for state land to the People’s Association and the fees charged, to which Lawrence Wong explained that such licences allow interim use of vacant state land for community or recreational purposes until development is needed.
HDB, acting as SLA’s agent, issues these licences for up to three years with possible renewals, with the duration depending on the land’s intended development timeline and the applicant’s needs.
Fees for these licences vary by use and are published on SLA’s website, with the People’s Association being one of the entities that can apply for such licences.

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Sylvia Lim

Lawrence Wong

Vacant State land can be put to interim use until the land is required for development. Typical uses include recreational, community, commercial, and other uses.

The TOL fee chargeable varies depending on the specific use. The rates for a list of common uses can be found on SLA's website.

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Sylvia Lim asked about the rationale for HDB issuing Temporary Occupation Licences for state land to the People’s Association and the fees charged, to which Lawrence Wong explained that such licences allow interim use of vacant state land for community or recreational purposes until development is needed.
HDB, acting as SLA’s agent, issues these licences for up to three years with possible renewals, with the duration depending on the land’s intended development timeline and the applicant’s needs.
Fees for these licences vary by use and are published on SLA’s website, with the People’s Association being one of the entities that can apply for such licences.

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Rationale for HDB Issuing Temporary Occupational Licences over State Land to People's Association

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